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Hardware Development Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Summary

Designs analog & digital embedded hardware from prototype to production using Altium Designer, focusing on high-precision sensor systems and collaborating with firmware and test teams.

🔧 Hardware Development Engineer (Embedded Systems)

📍 Zurich Area (with some home office) | Permanent

Were supporting a high-tech innovation-driven company based in the Zurich region in hiring a Hardware Development Engineer to strengthen their electronics team.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys taking hardware from early prototypes to industrialized products, with real impact on high-precision sensor technology.

🧠 What youll be working on

  • Designing analog & digital electronics for embedded sensor-based systems
  • Developing hardware from concept prototype series production
  • Creating schematics, managing component libraries & designing PCBs using Altium Designer
  • Translating system needs into technical requirements & hardware concepts
  • Supporting hardware bring-up, testing & design validation
  • Participating in product qualification activities, including EMC & ESD readiness
  • Collaborating closely with R&D, firmware, test & quality teams

🛠 What were looking for

  • 3+ years of professional experience in hardware / electronics design
  • Strong background in embedded hardware development
  • Solid hands-on experience with Altium Designer
  • Confident in both analog & digital circuit design
  • Practical experience with:
    • Prototype testing & characterization
    • EMC / ESD design considerations
  • Comfortable working with lab equipment and real hardware challenges

🎓 Your background

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or similar
  • Structured, curious and solution-oriented mindset
  • Enjoys teamwork and technical problem-solving
  • Fluent English required
    🇩🇪 German skills are a plus, but not mandatory

🌟 Whats on offer

  • Permanent position in a cutting-edge technology environment
  • Products used globally in demanding applications
  • High engineering standards & strong technical culture

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